Brain Bee
TJHSST BRAIN BEE PRACTICE TEST #1
Archis R. Bhandarkar
This practice test is meant to simulate questions that will be asked of Brain Bee competitors participating in the Phase II or Oral Round of the competition. All questions are taken from the Society of Neuroscience publication, Brain Facts. Several multiple choice questions followed by questions to be answered in free answer format. An answer key will be provided following the practice meet.
1. The Greek word for the branches of a tree give us the name of what part of a neuron?
(a) Soma
(b) Dendrites
(c) Axon
(d) None of the above
2. The general category of sensory receptor cells to which rods and cones fall under is?
(a) Mechanoreceptor
(b) Nociceptor
(c) Photoreceptor
(d) None of the above
3. Parkinson’s Disease is often treated with the administration of this substance from which dopamine is synthesized.
4. Name this neurological condition, deeply contributed to by the actions of prostaglandins, where innocuous stimuli may cause the feeling of pain.
5. The myelin sheath, which speeds the transmission of signals across the axon, is composed of these kind of cells in the Central Nervous System.
6. This disease, characterized by fatigue and weakness, results from antibodies blocking a particular type of acetylcholine receptor.
7. Drugs like fluoxetine relieve symptoms of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, altering the action of this neurotransmitter.
8. This movement disorder is caused by cell death in the basal ganglia and is characterized by abnormal sudden jerky movements.
9. What enzyme breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?
10. The microscope hair cells found in the cochlea, riding on the basilar membrane are known as what?
11. This nerve relays taste signals in the sensory nerves and transfers it to the thalamus.
12. Reduced GABA production in Huntington’s Disease causes what behavioral symptoms?
13. What is the name for the bundle of fibers that connect the right
Archis R. Bhandarkar
This practice test is meant to simulate questions that will be asked of Brain Bee competitors participating in the Phase II or Oral Round of the competition. All questions are taken from the Society of Neuroscience publication, Brain Facts. Several multiple choice questions followed by questions to be answered in free answer format. An answer key will be provided following the practice meet.
1. The Greek word for the branches of a tree give us the name of what part of a neuron?
(a) Soma
(b) Dendrites
(c) Axon
(d) None of the above
2. The general category of sensory receptor cells to which rods and cones fall under is?
(a) Mechanoreceptor
(b) Nociceptor
(c) Photoreceptor
(d) None of the above
3. Parkinson’s Disease is often treated with the administration of this substance from which dopamine is synthesized.
4. Name this neurological condition, deeply contributed to by the actions of prostaglandins, where innocuous stimuli may cause the feeling of pain.
5. The myelin sheath, which speeds the transmission of signals across the axon, is composed of these kind of cells in the Central Nervous System.
6. This disease, characterized by fatigue and weakness, results from antibodies blocking a particular type of acetylcholine receptor.
7. Drugs like fluoxetine relieve symptoms of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder, altering the action of this neurotransmitter.
8. This movement disorder is caused by cell death in the basal ganglia and is characterized by abnormal sudden jerky movements.
9. What enzyme breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?
10. The microscope hair cells found in the cochlea, riding on the basilar membrane are known as what?
11. This nerve relays taste signals in the sensory nerves and transfers it to the thalamus.
12. Reduced GABA production in Huntington’s Disease causes what behavioral symptoms?
13. What is the name for the bundle of fibers that connect the right